...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the northwest and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds will be capable of damage including downed trees/limbs and power lines. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for blowing debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
